Single-loop learning,according to Chris Argyris,is most appropriate when the environment is ________,goals and objective can be measured with a ________ of certainty,and there is ________ need for complex measures of performance.
A) stable; high level; little
B) unstable; low level; great
C) stable; low level; great
D) unstable; high level; little

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Control is based on a feedback loop from performance measurement to strategy formulation. This process typically involves lengthy time lags, often tied to the company annual planning cycle. Such traditional control systems, termed single-loop learning by Chris Argyris of Harvard University, simply compare actual performance to a predetermined goal. They are most appropriate when the environment is stable and relatively simple, goals and objectives can be measured with a high level of certainty, and there is little need for complex measures of performance.

Single-Loop Learning,according to Chris Argyris,is Most Appropriate When the Environment